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Chapter 35 - “A Heart Denied”

Greetings, Prince Susim.

Thanks to Dhrutdev that you have regained consciousness.

Kumar…

What happened to Kumar?!

Kumar's father narrates the entire incident to Prince Susim.

He also informs him about Kumar's marriage.

"Our lives were saved, but as a father, you put your own son's life in danger for another man?!

This is astonishing."

"What is so astonishing in this, Prince Susim?

Did your father not put your life at risk for the people of Tuluv Lok?

And besides… you reside in Kumar's heart. If something had happened to you, Kumar would not have been able to bear it."

"But what if Kumar could not endure the energy of the Prakashpunj?"

Just then, Kumar regains consciousness. Seeing Prince Susim safe, he becomes extremely happy and embraces him tightly.

Prince Susim's eyes fill with tears.

"Thank you, Kumar."

A peaceful smile spreads across Kumar's face, and for a few moments, silence fills the surroundings as no one speaks.

After some time, Kumar breaks the silence—

"Susim, now we should leave for Subahu Lok."

"Yes, Kumar. Let's go."

Saying this, both of them depart for Subahu Lok.

Meanwhile, in Subahu Lok, Subahu succeeds in making Princess Ratri believe that she is the queen and his chief consort.

Gradually, Subahu starts absorbing demonic energy from her to make himself more powerful.

Then, for some reason, Subahu decides to display his powers before the demon Nalish and goes to him.

"Greetings, my friend.

I hope you are not too angry with me.

Look—today I, the demon Subahu, have become far more powerful and energetic than you.

And you, Nalish—the demon of demons—are now in my captivity."

"Agreed, Subahu, you have become powerful with the energy of Sanjh.

But do you really think Sanjh will remain under your control forever?

Prince Susim is coming to take Sanjh away.

He possesses the energy of Prakashpunj, which is fully capable of countering your demonic power.

When he takes Sanjh away from here… what will you do?"

"No one can take Sanjh away from me!" (he says angrily)

Subahu is unaware that the princess herself is a source of Prakashpunj.

However, he does know that only the energy of Prakashpunj can destroy demonic power.

Thus, he begins waiting for Prince Susim to arrive in Subahu Lok.

Kumar and Prince Susim reach Subahu Lok and somehow disguise themselves to enter the palace.

There, they meet Maharani Sanjh.

Seeing Princess Ratri in the queen's attire, Prince Susim is shocked.

"Sanjh…

Why are you like this?

Did Subahu misbehave with you?"

"No, Prince Susim.

I am completely safe."

"That is good.

Then come with me." (holding her hand)

Princess Ratri angrily pulls her hand away—

"What is this inappropriate behavior, Prince Susim?"

"Sanjh, I have come to take you away from here."

"But I do not want to go anywhere with you."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, Prince… I am the queen of Subahu Lok.

And you are the enemy of my kingdom."

"Queen…?!"

"Yes.

Nalish had taken away my memory, which is why I obeyed him.

But now I have found my home again.

So I warn you—leave Subahu Lok as soon as possible.

And never make the mistake of coming here again.

Before anyone discovers your presence and you are punished by King Subahu."

Princess Ratri then explains in detail everything—

how Nalish used her for his experiments,

how she helped bring Prince Susim to Nalish Lok,

and everything up to his sacrifice.

Hearing this, Prince Susim's heart is deeply wounded, and tears begin to flow from his eyes.

Now, he has nothing left to say to her.

With a broken heart, he returns to Tuluv Lok.

Kumar cannot bear to see his pain, so he tries different ways to cheer him up and lessen his sorrow.

When Subahu learns that Prince Susim had come to Subahu Lok, he becomes worried that Susim might take Sanjh away.

So he shares his concern with his mother—his real mother.

"Why are you so worried, my son?

You have Sanjh, who possesses demonic energy.

Before she becomes an obstacle in your path,

take all her demonic power.

Then conquer the seven realms and completely destroy the divine worlds from this universe—

so that no one dares to oppose you again,

and your fear remains in their hearts for ages."

"But to conquer the seven realms, I will have to face Prince Susim, who possesses the energy of Prakashpunj."

"Why do you need to face him yourself?"

"What do you mean?"

"Sanjh… who is full of demonic energy—

assign this task to her.

Order her to conquer the seven realms and bring their gemstones under your control.

Whatever damage happens in the battle against Prince Susim will be suffered by her… not you."

"But why would Sanjh attack the seven realms for me?

She has never even allowed me to come close to her.

The loving words of the illusions I created have kept her under control…

but her heart is full of compassion.

She will not attack without a reason."

"Then give her a reason, Subahu."

After thinking for a moment, a strange smile spreads across Subahu's face.

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